Good headphones...?

[dawks]

Ok, I've been looking at getting some new headphones. Something in the $60-80 range. Looking for big, closed headphones that have decent to good bass.

I have dont alot of looking but I found two interesting sets. I like the Sony MDR-CD580 which cost $89.95. I was told at one time that Aiwa is Sony's high end audio division, whether or not its true, has yet to be proven. But I have an Aiwa portable CD player that I am extremly pleased with. So I decided to check out their selection of headphones. I found this model HP-X222 to be very similar to the Sony's above. The only real difference being that the Aiwa's are 2mm smaller, and the cord being 1.5 ft shorter. Not a big deal. The biggest difference being the price. $29.95/

So how is it, that Sonys highend audio division is selling headphones that are almost completely identical in spec for $60 less?

Edit: Opps pressed enter too soon.

 

[danieldex]

You can not go wrong with grado sr-60's.

I have a pair and they are extremely good.

Decent publications like sterophile name them as a bargain for their price (i believe around 70 bucks u.s.).

These headphones are open air design though and they let out a lot of sound, however they sound much better than most closed headphones.

 

[DaveJ]

I'll second the Grado SR60's.... I've said it before, and I'll say it again, these are hands down the BEST headphones you can buy for cheap... I have yet to find anything that even comes close for $70. I've had mine for over two years and they are totally amazing...

Dave

 

[ArmenK]

It wouldnt make sense for Aiwa to be Sony's "high end audio division" because most of the stuff Aiwa makes is usually cheaper than the stuff sony makes. This statment is mostly for home audio speakers/receivers...

 

[Supermercado]

I've got the Panasonic RP-HT1000's. They were about $55 or so. I've had them for nearly a year now and nothing I've heard even comes close. I haven't heard any Grados, though.

 

[S0me1X]

For less tha $90, you can get Sennheiser HD535, which are my favorite headphones for listening to music and gaming. Ubid.com always have a few of these to bid on.. usually you can get them for around $55 shipped.

 

[randal]

I use those AIWA headphones ... I picked mine up at bestbuy -- they're really good, and worth every penny.

$.02
randal

 

[TheNemesis]

Closed = Sony MDR-V6
Open = Grado SR-60/80

 

[DanJ]

I'd "fourth" (I think) the Grados, either the SR60 or SR80s. I personally have the SR80s and love 'em.

 

[zeon]

get the grado sr-125's and a headphone amp... i know it's out of your pricerange... but then you could become an audio snob... and claim audiophile status... but yeah grado sr-60's... their your best bet...

 

[freebsddude]

Just curious, do any of these headphones have the anti-noise (noise cancelling) technology ?
If so, which ones have the best noise cancelling performance ?

 

[bigalt]

if you really want to do some research, you can head to some headphone forums, such as head-fi

 

[dawks]

How much sound do these open air Grados leak? I would like to use these headphones in a realativly quiet computer lab, or possibly on some sort of masstransit system, and I enjoy loud music.. I hate it when I can hear other peoples music from their headphones so I dont want to be leaking it myself.

 

[TheNemesis]

<< How much sound do these open air Grados leak? I would like to use these headphones in a realativly quiet computer lab, or possibly on some sort of masstransit system, and I enjoy loud music.. I hate it when I can hear other peoples music from their headphones so I dont want to be leaking it myself. >>




LOTS. That's the single biggest drawback, and that's why I got Sony MDR-V6s, they barely leak at all.

 

[urameatball]

if using during commute... you may want to look for denon 750 or 850.
they're closed headphones... I like them because they're rather efficient (no need for separate amp for portable music) and they give a very strong bass response.

Grado's definately produce the best sound, but it's very impractical for travel, commute, use in quiet places. Plus I find you really need an amp to power the grado's.

Sony V6 is a cheap closed alternative... might want an amp, but good without one. closed design so no sound leaks... and great sound.

 

[habib89]

since you want closed, go with the sony v6.. if you're considering open, go with grado sr60's (although to me they look sorta ugly) or sennheiser 495's.. i bought those for my girlfriend, and they're comfortable, sound really good, and look good

 

[amnesiac]

My favorite pair is the Koss Porta Pro.. sound quality is great for the price ($45 or so) plus they collapse for travel. Bass response is fantastic as well. I haven't tried the V6 or the SR-60 models so I can't give an accurate comparison though.

 

[clarkmo]

<< get the grado sr-125's and a headphone amp... i know it's out of your pricerange... but then you could become an audio snob... and claim audiophile status... but yeah grado sr-60's... their your best bet >>


Speaking of amps, anyone have an opinion on this amp kit? Link

 

[crab]

I have the Sr-60s and they do sound amazing, but they hurt my ears... I more need cans that cup around them like my headsets.

 

[bigalt]

I've got a pair of Sony earbuds, I forget what the model number is but they were around 40 bucks.

They're actually rubber earplugs, so they block out outside noise and they don't leak any sound at all to the outside. And they sound alright for their price in my opinion, though others may disagree.

I like them for airplanes and trains, I can hear the music fine with the volume up to like 2 or 3 out of 10 so I don't feel like I'm blowing out my ears. They're not as good as Etys, but then they're also like a fifth as expensive.

 

[Yeeny]

Buy.com has the Sony's for 10 bucks cheaper, I know, cause I am buying them myself this week.

 

[dawks]

Are these Ministry of Sound headphones anygood?

 

[Cessna172]

I love my Grado SR-60's. I haven't used my closed-design Sony headphones since I got the Grados. But as far as closed headphones go, Sonys seem to be pretty good.

 

[Atrail]

Here is a link to the Grados for $69.00!
LINK

 

[CocaCola5]

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